Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $3,685 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Minneapolis, MN
$3,685/wk
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- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in Critical Care Nursing (ICU) at the Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular position will support the specialized care of patients requiring advanced cardiovascular and ECMO support. This role involves assisting with ECMO circuit management, patient assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes over a 13-week assignment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience; active RN license; Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited program; training in CRRT, Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery, and Targeted Temperature Management
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Additional Information:
- Assist physicians, registered nurses, and clinical staff with ECMO initiation and maintenance
- Manage up to three circuits simultaneously or one circuit per patient as applicable
- Demonstrate safety protocols during patient handling and circuit management
- Conduct detailed circuit assessments and ensure safety and security during patient procedures
- Evaluate blood gases, anticoagulation, and laboratory values to maintain circuit performance
- Adjust ECMO pump and oxygenator flows as needed; respond to emergent situations immediately
- Complete all documentation and participate in quality improvement and research activities
- Mandatory ECMO competency training and participation in multidisciplinary conferences
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/02/2027
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Type: Epic
- Float: Float rotation may be required: No
- Experience: 0+ years of experience required
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1313704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus